The following is a post by contributing writer Michelle of Raising Cajuns.
Everyone has good days and bad days. Homeschoolers are no different. Some days flow with ease, while others sputter and chaos ensues. At the end of the tough days, you go to bed knowing you can start with a clean slate the … [Read more...]

The following is a post by contributing writer Michelle of Raising Cajuns.In the early childhood years, science education can easily follow an interest-based model. Children this age are naturally hands-on, active learners with eyes wide open to the wonders of the world around them. These ages … [Read more...]

The following is a post by contributing writer Michelle of Raising Cajuns.
When we decided homeschooling would be best for our oldest child, it took a while for me to actually pull her out of school, because we have some wonderful public school French immersion programs here. I could do a lot of … [Read more...]

The following is a post by contributing writer Michelle of Raising Cajuns.
Homeschooling with the seasons means working with nature and our natural tendencies to develop a comfortable rhythm. Part of that development is deciding what each season means to you. When it comes to summer and … [Read more...]

The following is a post by contributing writer Michelle of Raising Cajuns.
A lot of what we do as homeschoolers doesn't happen on a sheet of paper and doesn't fit in a three-ring binder. My kids like to look back and see a record of the places we went and the things they did, so I take lots of … [Read more...]

The following is a post by contributing writer Michelle of Raising Cajuns.You’ve probably heard that you need to turn actions into habits if you want to make lasting change. The same truth applies to decluttering, health, or cleaning habits as well as learning activities. I hear a lot of people … [Read more...]

-----The following is a post by contributing writer Michelle of Raising Cajuns.Spring is a time of renewed energy. It’s time to throw off the heavy blankets of winter and shake out the picnic blanket. While winter invited reading and resting, spring invites us to run outside with our arms … [Read more...]

The following is a post by contributing writer Michelle of Raising Cajuns.Recently, I began a book club for some of the children in our homeschooling co-op. At first, I felt a little nervous about how the kids would respond. Would they like the books I selected? Would they participate in the … [Read more...]